Appearing before a Senate estimates hearing on Wednesday, the nation’s chief doctor outlined the risks were heightened in regional areas when compared to their metropolitan counterparts.
“Probably the biggest single concern is trying to keep the disease out of communities, particularity non-metropolitan communities,” Mr Murphy said. “In isolated communities, this infection could have pretty devastating consequences.” Of major concern to officials, is the threat caused by fly-in fly-out workers, who could infect isolated areas as they transition in and out of communities.
Google how many deaths do VIRUSES cause every year.
Yep, indigenous communities with their hygiene record are screwed. Maybe Abbott can show them how to wash their hands this time.
Haha. Bolt only got twice the viewers as Pepper Pig. Considering the 0-10 age bracket is 1/7th of the entire age spectrum, that's pretty bad.
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